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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.04, 406.38 and 218.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.04, 406.38 and 218.04 is: 325.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.04 : 406.38 = 218.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.04/406.38 = 218.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.04x = 406.38 × 218.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.04x = 88,607.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,607.10/272.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.71

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